Behind the Cover: Q&A With Celebrity Chef Claudia Sandoval
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We tapped the local chef to help us recreate San Diego Mag’s June 1956 cover
Behind the Artist: Covering 75’s Rollerblading Icon, SloMo
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Retired doctor turned PB boardwalk legend talks all things skati
US-Mexico Border Named the Deadliest Migration Route in the World
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The 30-foot wall at the SD-Mexico border is raising alarm bells
Hidden Gem: The Local Bakery Grinding Its Own Flour
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Companion Bread Company is one of only a few bakeries to mill its own grains, making loaves more accessible to gluten-sensitive eaters
Event Photos: Del Mar Wine + Food Festival Grand Tasting
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The inaugural event on Sept. 9 & 10 saw more than 6,000 attendees come together for an amazing weekend of eats and sips
Carlsbad Native Stars in Upcoming Mamma Mia! US Tour
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Alisa Melendez returns home to take the stage as Sophie Sheridan in the Broadway SD musical
The Milk Alternative Benefiting Vegetarian Athletes
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Local boxer Vincent Dotson’s non-dairy, nut-free, hemp-based beverage offers an innovative, earth-friendly twist
SD’s Institute Leading the Way in Breastfeeding Research
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A first-of-its-kind scientific collective in San Diego is working to understand the relationship between breast milk and medication
The Downfall of SB10
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How the rejected housing bill divided San Diego
Using Drones to Remember
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Meet the young women using state-of-the-art aerial technology in an effort to document San Diego’s Forgotten BIPOC History
Behind the Artist: Covering 75’s Panca
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Celebrated binational artist Panca discusses her inspiration behind the recreation of our February 1965 cover
Behind the Artist: Covering 75’s Paris Max
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Drag performer Paris Max discusses the inspiration behind her recreation of our July 1977 cover
I Let AI Run My Life For Five Days: Thursday & Takeaways
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Associate editor Amelia Rodriguez lets robots completely manage her life
I Let AI Run My Life For Five Days: Tues-Wed
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Associate editor Amelia Rodriguez lets robots completely manage her life
I Let AI Run My Life For Five Days: Sun-Mon
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Associate editor Amelia Rodriguez lets robots completely manage her life
I Let AI Run My Life for a Week
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What happens when a robot manages your life? Here’s the good, the bad, and the strange
San Diego Tween Co-Stars in Latest Wes Anderson Film
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Zoe Bernard’s passion for film and music lands her in the new Asteroid City
I Let AI Run My Life for 5 Days
Associate editor Amelia Rodriguez puts her life in robot hands, letting it choose everything from her clothing to meals and text responses
San Diego Magazine’s Celebrating Women 2022 Nominations
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Submit Your Nomination Today for the 2022 Celebrating Women Awards
SD Melanin: Curating Black Joy
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Since 2017, the group been building a community for Black professionals through events, black-tie galas, concerts, rooftop soirees, and healing circles
Border Militarization Threatens Binational Friendship Park
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Two 30-foot steel walls will frame the the original San Diego-Tijuana cross border hangout when it reopens in summer 2023
A Note to the Childless on Mother’s Day
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A single woman’s reflection on aging, mourning and holding onto the hope of motherhood
Behind the Artist: Covering 75’s Samantha Lacy
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SDM’s own Art Director and North County native discusses her inspiration behind the recreation of our June 1961 cover
Thank a Healthcare Hero Nominations
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Give a healthcare hero a much-needed break and send them on a staycation at the beautiful Bahia Resort. Nominate any healthcare hero you know who is doing great work. They can work in any sector, EMTs, Nurses, Housekeeping, Front Desk, Radiology, Techs, you name it. We want to read about the amazing work they do […]
A Peek Behind the Weed Counter
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What’s in a job? We check in with three cannabis budtenders to learn some helpful weed shopping tips and find out what makes their jobs careers
Social Status
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With a platinum track under her belt and more music on the way, the Rancho Bernardo artist is making waves thanks to the power of TikTok